Entitlements and net interest are the ________ the U.S. federal budget.

A. only two declining components of
B. two fastest-growing components of
C. two slowest-growing components of
D. only two components with negative values in


Answer: B

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A) Estonia's rate of inflation is higher than Lithuania's. B) Lithuania is a more expensive place to live than Estonia. C) Estonia is a more expensive place to live than Lithuania. D) Lithuania's rate of inflation is higher than Estonia's.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. net buildup of assets held by the U.S. B. net reduction in the ownership of assets by U.S. interests. C. buildup of total foreign debt. D. reduction of total foreign debt.

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